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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.09, 3,220.83 and 848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.09, 3,220.83 and 848.25 is: 1,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.09 : 3,220.83 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.09/3,220.83 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.09x = 3,220.83 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.09x = 2,732,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,069.05/2,147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.46

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